Note paper dispensing and record retaining device

ABSTRACT

A note dispensing and retaining device which has an open topped main body (20) with a writing platform (28) pivoted outward from the body and a continuous roll of paper (38) between spindles routed over and through the platform. An open ended roll of paper (46) is directed over the top of the continuous roll and written upon with the characters transferred to the paper underneath which is set in motion by an electrical drive mechanism with a gear motor (48). The note is stored within the device on the roll and the motor allows the past notes to be scrolled through in forward or reverse direction. A top enclosure (66) covers the device and includes a hinged compression roller (82) that engages the papers driving them simultaneously in a linear direction. The object of the invention provides paper for written notes with a copy retained within for future reference.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to note dispensing devices in general.More specifically to improvements in paper dispensing, record retainingchirographical note apparatus having a self-contained drive mechanismand an integral clock, calculator and calendar.

BACKGROUND ART

Previously, many types of record retaining devices have been in useendeavoring to provide an effective means for writing and storing theinformation within. The most prevalent has been the autographicregisters which utilize the so called flat pack of superimposedmulti-sheet continuous printed forms which are assembled in zigzagformation. The forms are written upon and carbon paper transfers theindica to all of the sheets which are manually ejected from the devicewith one copy retained within.

Other attempts to fill the need for a note retaining mechanism includethe so called AUTO-DIRECTORY, manufactured in Japan by WACO, whichprovides a motor driven scroll of continuous paper for note retension,however, the note is retained and no copy is issued from the device.

A search of the prior art did not disclose any patents that readdirectly on the claims of the instant invention, however, the followingU.S. Patents were considered related:

    ______________________________________                                        U.S. Pat. No.  Inventor     Issue Date                                        ______________________________________                                        3,004,775      Schliemann   Oct. 17, 1961                                     2,707,644      Uline        May 03, 1955                                      2,622,898      Uline        Dec. 23, 1952                                     2,326,109      Waechter     Aug. 10, 1943                                     2,149,006      Borchers     Feb. 28, 1939                                     2,021,681      Bright       Nov. 19, 1935                                     ______________________________________                                    

Schliemann teaches an autographic register of the type heretoforedescribed with a supply compartment for the flat pack, a supply table,and a feed mechanism for separating the forms and collecting one copy ina bin in an inverted foled position while dispensing the remainder.

Uline in U.S. Pat. No. 2,707,644 utilizes a portable pocket carryingautographic register with a locked lead seal preventing unauthorizedaccess to the original and carbon copy of the ticket. A handwheel causesthe original web to be wound on a roller feeding the carbon paper andthe original from the machine while retaining the copy.

Uline U.S. Pat. No. 2,622,898 practices a similar device with basicfeatures, as above.

Waechter provides a device that feeds various lengths of mainifoldedforms in an autographic register with cooperating sets of discs or rollsoperated by a hand crank.

Borchers teaches a manifolding device, not unlike the above discussedautographic registers, with the feeding means for the record strips,including annular or rotary elements conjointly operated. This allowsthe casing to be made in a vertical plane with horizontal walls and aflush top. The mechanism is again operated by a hand crank.

Finally, Bright discloses a device allowing the feeder to be releasedfrom lock holding cooperation of the folded paper record strips when anabnormal condition occurs, such as breaks or tears in the continuity ofthe strip.

It will be noted that all of the above prior art relies upon manualoperation and only a portion of the paper is retained in strip form.Further, specific length prepunched paper in multi-sheet form isrequired for operation and access is provided only by removal of thepaper and hand manipulation to locate the desired portion of thecontinual strip.

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION

Notes and memos have, in the past, been written on pads of individualpaper or specific forms having either carbon paper interleaved betweenindividual sheets or pressure sensitive transfer paper in multipleorder. Where individual sheets are utilized, a record is not made at alland must be reproduced by machine, if a copy is to be retained. Further,if specific forms are used, the copy is usually not kept in any specificlocation and may become misplaced or unavailable when needed. A primaryobject of the invention is to provide a permanent record of all memos ornotes written by a specific individual or group on a convenient roll ofpaper that may be scrolled backward and displayed at any time, andeasily be stored in roll form for future reference. If a copy isrequired of the original memo, a machine copy may be made, as before.

An important object of the invention not only allows the record to beretained, but accomplishes this feature automatically, as the deviceelectrically issues the written memo and keeps a copy underneath in aroll simultaneously. This is achieved by the use of an electric motorthat drives both an open ended roll of paper and a continuous paper rollin a linear direction by simply depressing a directional push buttonswitch. The motor is energized by either a set of direct current storagebatteries, or an A.C. to D.C. converter plugged into a facilityconvenience electrical outlet. The previously stored information iseasily reviewed by scrolling through the past notes, as driven by themotor in either direction. A sharp edged tear plate allows the writtennote to be easily removed from the device.

Another object of the invention allows the actual writing surface to beplanar with the desk or table top on which the device is resting. Asnoted above, prior art utilizes structure under the device to supplypaper and accomplish the rotational or linear movement. This is not sowith the instant invention, as the writing platform is raised onlyslightly, just enough to form a double or hollow pair of plates,allowing the rolled paper to rest on top to be written on and the copymove underneath back into the storage portion of the device. Thisconfiguration allows the writers hand to be almost on the same level asthe surface upon which it is resting, providing an easy to useconvenient location for writing.

Not only does the invention provide for note dispensing paper and recordretension, but still another object includes the convenience of suchpertinent data as a calendar that is included in the top enclosure withtear-off sheets for each month allowing forthcoming dates to be easilyascertained. Also, a self-contained calculator with an integral clockallows the time of the day to be indicated constantly, with mathmaticalcalculations easily computed. Further, a recess in the top enclosureabove the calendar provides a retainer for a pencil or pen for writingthe note or memo. As the device is tilted upward at an approximate 30degree angle, all of the indica of the calendar, clock, and mathmaticalreadout, is clearly visible to the user and the location of thecalculator is convenient, making the entire work station comfortable andhandy to use.

Yet another object of the invention provides easy storage andportability, as the device folds up into a compact package with the legretracted into the main body and the writing platform folding into thetop enclosure. The platform is held in place with a convenient pair ofmagnet latches. The space required for storage is minimized and,further, the platform may be retracted closed while sitting on a desktop providing better utilization of space with easy unlatching androtation to a horizontal position of the platform when a note is to bewritten. The size of the invention allows it to be easily carried in abriefcase for transportation and may be particularly useful to marketingpersonnel that require a copy of their communications to be retainedand, yet, be available in a convenient location while in the field.

A further object of the invention is the ease of use, as it isintuitively obvious in its operation. The leg is simply extended, andthe platform is pulled from the attraction of the magnets and rotatedoutwardly exposing the calendar and writing implement. The tear platerotates upwardly to easily retain the top rolled paper and its use tosever the paper is obvious. Once the device has been reloaded with thetwo rolls of paper utilizing the directions furnished, repeatedreplenishing of the paper supply is easily accomplished and easy torender.

These and other objects and advantages of the present invention willbecome apparent from the subsequent detailed description of thepreferred embodiment and the appended claims taken in conjunction withthe accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a partial isometric view of the preferred embodiment shown inits closed position for storage or transportation.

FIG. 2 is a partial isometric view of the preferred embodimentillustrated in its normally opened position with the support legextended and the writing platform rotated outwardly.

FIG. 3 is a partial isometric view of the preferred embodiment in theopen position with the top enclosure hinged upwardly exposing the paperon the inside.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along lines 4--4 of FIG. 2.

FIG. 5 is a partial isometric of the drive mechanism completely removedfrom the invention for clarity.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along lines 6--6 of FIG. 2.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along lines 7--7 of FIG. 2 withportions of the paper cut-away for clarity.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along lines 8--8 of FIG. 2.

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along lines 9--9 of FIG. 2.

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along lines 10--10 of FIG. 2.

FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along lines 11--11 of FIG. 2.

FIG. 12 is an exploded view of the invention with each major componentshown individually and their relation to the other elements is depictedby dashed lines.

FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram of the flow of paper in the outwarddirection.

FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram of the flow of paper in the reverse orscrolling through direction.

FIG. 15 is a partial isometric of the compression roller mechanismcompletely removed from the invention for clarity.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

The best mode for carrying out the invention is presented in terms of apreferred embodiment. The preferred embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1through 12, is comprised of main body member 20 that has an open topwith planar sides and ends and an enclosed solid bottom. A pair ofsupport plates 22 are affixed within the body 20 parallel to the sidesand contiguous with the bottom. The support plates 22 divide the insideof the body into three separate chambers with the one in the middlelargest. The bottom of the main body 20 is basically flat for resting ona smooth surface, however, one end is mitered angularly to a sharp apex,allowing the bottom to rest parallel to the top, or angular, on themitered portion as required by the mode of use. A pivotal support leg 24is attached at the bottom of the body 20 into a slightly raised area, asshown in FIG. 4. The leg 24 may be of any configuration, such as a solidplate, or an angular bar, with a metallic wireform being preferred. Thisembodiment utilizes an electrodeposited plating surface on a carbonsteel rod or a stainless steel wire formed into a C-shape with the endspenetrating the body 20. The body 20 further contains a recess in theraised area allowing the leg 24 to be juxtaposed flush with the bottomwhen it is retracted. In the extended position the leg is angular to thebottom, as shown pictorially in FIG. 4, however, it is at right anglesto the surface upon which it is resting. An integral stop is included inthe main body with a slight bend in the leg 24 interfacing to impede itsrotational travel.

A hollow writing platform 28 is pivotally affixed on one end between thesupport plates 22 allowing limited rotational movement. One end of thecontained travel is planar with the mitered angular end of the body 20,and the other is restricted by interfacing with other structure on thetop. This movement allows the platform 28 to be rotated outwardly forwriting thereupon and inwardly for storage when not in use. The hollowportion is formed with a table surface 30 on the top and a horizontalplate 32 on the bottom, allowing a parallel space therebetween. Aplatform roller 34 is rotatably located on the end of the platform 28opposite the pivotal connection to the body 20. This roller is onlyslightly larger in diameter than the table surface of the platform 28,allowing paper to be rolled on the surface changing directions from thetop to the bottom of the table surface. A metallic paper tear plate 36is pivotally disposed on a projecting end of the platform 28. This tearplate 36 contains a pair of angular fingers projecting toward the mainbody 20 and a sharp edge on the end parallel with the platform. The edgedefines a cutting surface suitable for tearing paper and a space isprovided between the plate 36 and platform 28 for paper to travel freelytherebetween. The pivoting arrangement further allows the entireplatform to rotate outwardly for writing upon and folds into the mainbody 20 for storage.

A continuous roll of paper 38 is connected on each end to a pair ofspindles 40. These spindles 40 are formed as a multi-ribbed cylinderwith a flange on each end and a round projecting head 42 on one flangeand a drive finger 44 on the other. These spindles 40 are best depictedin FIG. 12 where they are removed from the invention and do not includethe roll of paper, as do the other views. The spindles 40 may also behollow cylinders with a slot for retaining the paper end, or may besolid in nature with no effect upon the function of the invention. Inany event, the round head 42 provides a pivot point for rotation and thedrive finger 44 allows the spindle 40 to be mechanically rotated. Theribs further provide the indexing and attaching point for the paperbetween the two identical spindles, becoming a continuous roll of paper38 when attached on each end to the accompanying spindles 40. Theflanges on each end of the spindle 40 confine the paper in the rollregardless of the amount retained within the configuration limits. Theroll of paper 38 has uninterrupted communication between the spindles40, which are located in parallel relationship between the supportplates 22. The paper starts from the first spindle 40 near the enclosedend, as illustrated in FIG. 4, and travels over the top of the secondspindle 40 to the exterior of the writing platform 28 contiguously, butslideably, engaging the table surface 30 where information ishandwritten thereupon. The paper then continues around the platformroller 34 where it reverses direction and enters the hollow portion ofthe platform 28 between the table surface 30 and the bottom plate 32,then on to the second spindle 40. This allows the paper to be attachedto both spindles 40 and be rotated in either direction for reviewing thenotes that are transcribed on the continuous roll. It will be seen thatthe paper is guided in its travels by flanges, tunnels and rollers tomaintain its direction and integrity.

An open ended roll of paper 46 is stored on a spindle 40, as above,however, no mechanical drive is attached. The spindle 40 is free torotate, and the paper is directed over the top of the first continuousroll 38 spindle and contiguously engages the second continuous roll 38spindle in like manner. The paper in the roll 46 then continues over thetop of the writing platform 28 on the table surface 30, where it isejected between the tear plate 36 and the roller 34. This routing allowsthe paper to be juxtapositioned with the continuous roll 38 such thatthey are in parallel communication on the entire table surface 30. Atransfer of the chirographical note written on the top roll of paper 46to the bottom continuous roll 38 is accomplished by means well known inthe art. This method includes a pressure sensitive material deposited onthe underside of the open ended roll of paper 46, or the depositedmaterial on the top surface of the continuous roll 38, with acombination of both also being acceptable. In any event, when a note ishandwritten on the top surface of the roll of paper 46 with a writinginstrument, such as a pen or pencil, the characters are transferred andretained on the continuous roll 38. The rolls are rotated and the toppaper is expelled separately at the bottom where it may be manually tornoff on the sharp edge of the tear plate 36. The information is thenstored permanently on the continuous roll for future reference.

A drive mechanism, pictorially illustrated in FIG. 5, completely removedfrom the device for clarity, rotates both spindles 40 in the continuousroll of paper 38 in either a forward or aft direction. This allows theinformation transferred onto the paper to roll forward for storage, orbackward for review at a later time. This mechanism is electricallyoperated and consists of a gear motor 48 having polarity reversingdirectional rotation. The motor 48 is energized by direct current withan integral cluster of gears connected to the armature shaft to reducethe inherent speed of the motor. A drive shaft projects from the gearreducer and a two groove sheave is connected on the end. A number ofdriven gears and mating sheaves 50 are positioned between the motor 48and the end of the continuous roll spindles 40 to accommodate thelateral displacement and transfer the directional motor torque. A pairof belts 52 in each directional linkage interface with the drive anddriven gears and sheaves to accommodate this power transfer. It will benoted that the preferred embodiment is shown in FIG. 5, however, anydrive motor and combination of gears and belts well known in the art maybe substituted with equal ease, and the invention is not limited to thisparticular drive system. The electrical energy to operate the motor isfurnished by a power supply package 54 consisting of a number of directcurrent storage batteries wired together in series and packaged within acompartment having its own separate removable door 56, best illustratedin FIG. 12. A pair of switches 58, one for forward and the other forreverse rotation, provide the control of the motor 48 by momentarilyclosing a contact within the switch 58, when manually depressed. Thisallows the current to be conducted to the motor, through connectingwiring, completing a circuit accomplishing the movement of the paper inthe desired linear direction. As an alternate power supply 54, analternating current to direct current converter 60 with a detachableplug 62 and jack 64 connector may be utilized. The jack 64 is connectedthrough the bottom of the main body 20 and wired to the motor, and theplug 62 is removably attached through a flexible cable to the converter60. The plug 62 is hard wired to the motor 48 paralleling the batteries54, or isolating them completely, in an optional mode.

A top enclosure 66 is secured pivotally to the main body 20 with a hinge68 providing a protective cover for the rolls of paper and the drivemechanism within the body 20. The top enclosure 66, best illustrated inFIGS. 1, 2, 3, 6, and 12, is formed in like manner to the main body 20with a recessed and contoured top and relatively thin sidewalls. Thehinged end is radial in shape to compensate for the open ended roll ofpaper 46 on the spindle 40, and the middle portion of the top isrecessed directly over the paper 46 and 38. A pair of holes 70 for theswitches 58 allow their protrusion when the unitary enclosure 66 isshut. Inset into the enclosure 66 is a self-contained electroniccalculator 72, preferably containing an integral clock sharing a solidstate digital readout, also having its own power supply in the form of abattery. The attachment to the enclosure 66 may be any method convenientfor the configuration, with threaded fasteners into recessed bosses inthe enclosure being preferred. This allows mathmatical calculations tobe conducted, and the clock indicates the time of day.

A removable sheet printed calendar 74, having the appropriate months andyear depicted in printed form, is attached to a recess 76 in the middleof the enclosure 66. The recess 76 not only provides a convenient andprotected location for the calendar, but allows the writing platform 28to rotate inwardly over the top of the calendar protecting both thecalendar face and the exposed paper 46.

Integral with the recess 76, at a point between the calendar 74 and thecalculator 72, is a writing implement holding depression 78. Thisdepression 78 is below the surface of the calendar and confined withinthe recess 76 such that a pen or pencil may be stored easily when theplatform 28 is closed and is accessible when the platform is open.

In order to maintain a closed or locked position of the platform 28 whenrotated inward, a pair of magnets 80 are embedded into cavities in therecessed portion of the top enclosure 66 between the calendar 74 and thedepression 78. These magnets 80 are permanent in nature and areattracted to the ferrous metal of the paper tear plate 36 that islocated directly in line and juxtapositioned thereupon when the platformis closed. This arrangement not only locks the platform 28 in place, butalso holds the enclosure 66 in the closed position, as the hinge andpivot point are on opposite ends of the device. Sufficient space isallowed between the platform 28 and the enclosure 66 to allow onesfingers to disengage the magnetic attraction and its operation isintuitively obvious.

A compression roller mechanism 82, illustrated in FIGS. 4, 8, 12, andcompletely removed from the invention in FIG. 15, is pivotally attachedto the underside of the enclosure 66. The roller mechanism 82 contains acompression roller 84 on one end and a pair of pivotal studs 86 on theother, with a metallic weight 88 in the middle. The weight 88 utilizes aheavy metal with a high weight to mass ratio, such as lead, lead alloy,steel, or the like. The roller mechanism 82 is pivotally attached withthe studs 86 to the underside of the enclosure 66, with the roller 84 inalignment with the paper 38 and 46 on the closest continuous rollspindle 40. The metallic weight 88 has ample mass to cause sufficientforce to be applied to engage the paper on the open ended roll 46against the continuous roll paper 38 causing the open ended paper 46 totravel along with the rotated spindle 40. This arrangement allowspropulsion of the paper 46 and also compensates for the difference indiameter of the continuous roll of paper 38 on the spindle 40.

The material used for the structure in the invention may be any typesuitable for the application, however, most components lend themselvesto a thermoplastic material having high impact strength and stiffnesswith good formability. This material includes acrylonitrile butadienestyrene (ABS), high impact styrenes, polypropylenes, high-densitypolyethylenes and cellulose acetate butyrates. Suitable materials otherthan thermoplastic include formed steel, cast or stamped aluminum, ormagnesium, and also die cast metal alloys. The rotating components, suchas the platform roller 34 and compression roller 84 are preferably madeusing a steel shaft with a synthetic rubber outer sheath and acetalhomo-polymer bearings, known by its registered trademark DELRIN.

In operation the support leg 24 is extended and the writing platform 28is rotated outwardly exposing the paper. A note is written on the openended paper on the roll 46, which transfers the information to thecontinuous roll 38. The spindles 40 are rotated by depressing theappropriate switch 58, electrically energizing the drive mechanism whichrotates the spindles 40 feeding the open ended paper beyond the devicewhile simultaneously rolling the stored paper on the driven continuousroll 38. The extended paper is torn off against the sharp surface of thetear plate 36 and the apparatus is ready for the next note.

To read a note already recorded, the open ended paper is moved upward byrotating the tear plate 36, exposing the continuous roll of paper 38 andthe switch 58 designated by the directional arrow forward or reverse isdepressed scrolling through the past notes, as desired.

While the invention has been described in complete detail andpictorially shown in the accompanying drawings, it is not to be limitedto such details, since many changes and modifications may be in theinvention without departing from the spirit and the scope thereof.Hence, it is described to cover any and all modifications and formswhich may come within the language and scope of the appended claims.

I claim:
 1. A paper dispensing, record retaining chirographical noteapparatus comprising:(a) a main body member having an open top, foursides, and a bottom, with a pair of support plates parallel with atleast two of the sides with the bottom configured to rest on a flatsurface; (b) a hollow writing platform pivotably affixed on one endbetween the support plates defining a surface for writing, rotatinginwardly for storage and rotating outwardly away from the main body forfunctional operation; (c) a continuous roll of paper on a pair ofspindles in uninterrupted communication therebetween, rotatably nestedin parallel relationship between the support plates with the paperdisposed over and within the hollow of the writing platform such thatwritten information may be transferred and stored thereupon; (d) an openended roll of paper on a spindle, having indica communicable qualities,juxtapositioned with the continuous roll over both spindles and over theplatform allowing written characters on the top to be transferred to thecontinuous roll of paper underneath for storage and future reference;(e) a drive mechanism to rotate both spindles on said continuous roll ofpaper in either a forward or aft direction to store the characterstransferred onto the paper after it is written and to roll backwards toreview the information when aligned on the platform, at a later time;(f) a top enclosure hingeably secured onto said main body covering therolled paper and elements therewithin for protection and structuralconfinement; and, (g) a compression roller mechanism pivotally attachedto the under side of said enclosure in alignment with a continuous paperroll spindle contiguously engaging the open ended paper against thecontinuous roll paper with sufficient force as to cause the open endedpaper to travel along with the rotated driven continuous roll whilecompensating for the difference in diameter of the continuous roll onthe spindle, the entire apparatus allowing a note to be written on theopen ended paper and transferred to the continuous roll with thespindles drivingly rotated feeding the paper beyond the device where itmay be torn off and used.
 2. The main body of the apparatus as recitedin claim 1 further comprising a pivotal support leg attached to thebottom of the body and said body having an angled portion on one end ofthe bottom allowing the entire body to be tilted while resting on thesupport leg and angle portion for visibility and convenience of writing.3. The hollow writing platform as recited in claim 1 further comprisingsaid hollow formed with a table surface on the top and a horizontalplate on the bottom allowing a parallel space therebetween for thecontinuous rolled paper to pass through, a metallic paper tear platepivotally disposed on a projecting end of the platform having a pair ofangular fingers projecting toward the main body and a sharp edge on theend parallel with the platform defining a cutting surface for tearingthe open ended roll of paper, and, a platform roller positionedrotatably on the table surface adjacent to the sharp edge of the tearplate providing a bearing area allowing the continuously rolled paper toabruptly change direction and move freely from on top of the tablesurface to within the hollow.
 4. The spindles are recited in claim 1further comprising a multi-ribbed cylinder having a flange on each endwith a round projecting head on the end of one flange and a reactangulardrive finger on the other providing an indexing surface for attachingthe paper at the onset and confining the paper between the flanges whenrolled thereupon.
 5. The drive mechanism as recited in claim 1 furthercomprising:(a) a gear motor having polarity reversible directionalrotation and a drive gear attached to a projecting drive shaft; (b) aplurality of driven gears positioned rotatably and urgingly to thecontinuous paper roll on the end of each spindle and in between the gearmotor accommodating lateral displacement thereof; (c) a plurality ofdrive belts contiguously interfacing with the drive and driven gearstransmitting torque from the motor to the spindles in a directionalmanner; (d) a power supply transmitting electrical energy to the gearmotor for operation thereof; and, (f) a plurality of switches, at leastone for forward and one for reverse operational rotation providingcontrol of the reversible gear motor by momentarily closing a contactpoint when manually depressed allowing electrical current to passtherethrough.
 6. The power supply as recited in claim 5 furthercomprising a plurality of direct current storage batteries nestedtogether providing stored electrical energy upon demand, housed withinsaid main body.
 7. The power supply as recited in claim 5 furthercomprising an alternating current to direct current converter with adetachable plug and jack connector, the plug disposed within said mainbody and the remainder remote from the apparatus.
 8. The chirographicalnote apparatus invention as recited in claim 1 further comprising:aself-contained calculator having an integral clock and battery powersupply with a digital solid state readout removably nested into said topenclosure for indicating the time and allowing mathmatical calculationsto be accomplished, a removable calendar having the appropriate days,months, and year attached into said top enclosure under the writingplatform when folded outward for writing, and, a writing implementholding depression integral with said top enclosure and adjacent to thecalendar for holding a hand writing implement therein.
 9. Thecompression roller mechanism as recited in claim 1 further comprising ametallic weight of ample mass to cause sufficient force to adequatelyengage the paper on the open ended roll against the continuous rollpaper on one of the spindles.
 10. The chirographical note apparatus asrecited in claim 1 further comprising a plurality of magnets embeddedinto said top enclosure underneath said writing platform and ferrousmetal portion integral with said writing platform such that the hollowwriting platform is held in the closed stored position until manuallyopened.